Recent legislation has directed you with the responsibility of inspecting properties for "red flags" – especially an extreme issue such as asbestos or mold. Brokers and agents who understand and comply with their state's disclosure laws stand a better chance of avoiding legal liability or a sale falling through. Limit your personal risk by being better informed of what to look for and how to correctly respond to the finding.

Topcis include:

• What Are They and What Causes Them?
• Observing Red Flags Outside of the House
• Observing Red Flags Inside of the House
• Red Flags Associated with Environmental Hazards and Hazardous Materials

This course provides the essentials on risk management that every real estate broker must know to avoid legal problems and provides an action plan for minimizing liability.

Topcis include:

• What’s the difference between active fraud and negligence?
• What’s the nitty-gritty on dual agency?
• What are reasonable accommodations, and who determines when they’re required?

Risk Management provides in-depth, detailed answers to these questions and many more, backed up with real-word examples and end-of-unit case studies.

The exchange of certain types of property may defer the recognition of capital gains or losses due upon sale, and hence defer any capital gains taxes otherwise due. This CE course explores the history, evolution, rules, and forms of the strategy used to defer tax liability until a later date; it includes real‐life calculation examples. Loaded with real‐life examples and calculations, the course is perfect for brokers who want to learn the vocabulary and application of tax‐free exchanges so they are better able to answer client questions.

Topcis include:

• A general discussion of taxes
• Installment sales
• The 1031 Tax-Free Exchange
• The Law and the Rule
• The paperwork